Job description

Program Assistant

• Data entry, analysis, and reconciliation using AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS), Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other platforms as necessary;
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments for buprenorphine and hepatitis C treatment;
• Provide on-going support for patients, including referral to external health and/or treatment services as needed;
• Scan, copy, and file administrative and programmatic documents;
• Inventory and order supplies as necessary;
• Ensure functioning of office infrastructure and coordinate service calls and deliveries;
• Provide support for 24-hour phone line;
• Schedule and provide Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction training;
• Enroll new participants and provide syringe exchange services throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties;
• Present and discuss harm reduction information (including safer injection techniques, overdose prevention, and vein care) with people who inject drug (PWID) in field-based locations;
• Peer Supervision: Meet with Peer Inventory Specialists to review paperwork and collect supplies, and make arrangements to address training and other professional development needs; and
• Other duties as assigned by Deputy Director

Minimum Requirements:

• Organized and detail-oriented;
• Experience in data entry and analysis;
• Experience working with and advocating for people who use drugs;
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and ability to relate to people using drugs respectfully and without judgment;
• Current NYS driver’s license in good standing and vehicle required;
• Some evenings, weekends, and holiday hours required.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Degree in public health, public administration, law, or relevant social science desirable;
• Bilingual desirable
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, buprenorphine, Naloxone, and Hepatitis C highly desirable;
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Respect for, and awareness of, people of various ethnicities, races, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and identities, and socioeconomic conditions required.

Location: Hauppauge, and various locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties

Organizational Relationships: Reports to Director of Programs

Compensation: $38,000 annual salary (f/t), plus full benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance; and 403b)

To apply: Please submit resume AND cover letter (specific to this job).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff required to wear masks at all time; daily sanitizing and temp checks; vaccination encouraged

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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